Justin Timberlake - That Girl -

: While some find the sing-song chorus ("I'm in love with that girl / And she told me / 'Cuz she's in love with me") to be "dangerously cheesy," others find it "adorable" and a refreshing break from the "fabulously nasty" tone of his earlier hits like "Cry Me A River".

: Unlike many other tracks on the album that sprawl past the seven-minute mark, "That Girl" is noted for being more focused and "concise" while still maintaining a rich, live-band feel. Justin Timberlake - That Girl

The track is a mid-album shift toward a and doo-wop aesthetic. : While some find the sing-song chorus ("I'm

Watch this live performance to see how the song's energy and the Tennessee Kids' backing band come alive on stage: Justin Timberlake: That Girl Is Poison Cover jtimberlakevids TikTok• Jan 8, 2025 Album Review: Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience Watch this live performance to see how the

"That Girl" is widely considered a highlight of Justin Timberlake's 2013 album The 20/20 Experience , praised by reviewers from The Line of Best Fit for its concise, "buoyant confidence" and soulful energy.

Timberlake has stated that the song was inspired by the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? , centering on a "Romeo and Juliet" type of relationship that isn't fully blessed by those around them.

: The song serves as a formal introduction to Timberlake’s talented backing band, who add resonant, brassy undertones to the "Temptations-like" vocal performance.